At the bottom of the coin is the issue date (2008) and the motto "E Pluribus Unum".
The motto is Latin for "Out of Many, One", recognizing that out of the many colonies (or states) emerged
a single nation.

The distinctive Zia Sun Symbol consists of a circle from which four points radiate. Each of those points consist of four
straight lines. The circle represents life and love without beginning or end.

The Zia Sun Symbol originated with the Indians of Zia Pueblo and it represents the Giver of All Good,
who gave gifts in groups of four: The directions of the compass (north, east, south and west),
the seasons of the year (spring, summer, fall and winter), the parts of a day (sunrise, noon, sunset and the night),
the phases of life (childhood, youth, manhood and old age). In addition, their belief that man has four sacred
obligations: he must have a strong body, a clear mind, a pure spirit and a devotion to the welfare of his people.

Engravers: The Reverse design (the tail or State-side of the Quarter) was created by Don Everhart
(search the coin for the engraver's initials: 'de').

The original Observe design (the front or Washington-side of the Quarter) was created by John Flanagan
and first appeared in 1932. For the 50 State Quarters series, Flanagan's design was modified
by William Cousins: the portrait of Washington was slightly reduced to accomodate the moving of the legends
from the Reverse to the Obverse.

Reverse Inscriptions for the New Mexico Quarter:

New Mexico

Land of Enchantment

1912

2008

E. Pluribus Unum

Obverse Inscriptions:

United States of America

Liberty

In God We Trust

Quarter Dollar

Coin Specifications:

Weight:

0.182 troy ounce [5.670 g]

Diameter:

0.955 in [24.26 mm]

Thickness:

0.069 in [1.75 mm]

Edge:

Reeded with 119 reeds.

Composition:

Cupro-Nickel Clad (91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel)

Number of New Mexico Quarters Minted:

Denver (D):

244,400,000

Philadelphia (P):

244,200,000

Total:

488,600,000

America-the-Beautiful Quarter Series:

The quarter for the Chaco Culture National Historical Park (located in northwest New Mexico) was issued in 2012,
the second coin issued in 2012 and the 12th coin (of 56) in the America-the-Beautiful Quarter series.